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News
Landfill building to get a facelift
An outdated administration building and maintenance shop at the city of Tacoma’s landfill will get a major expansion this fall. Terry Forslund, an engineer in the Public Works Department, is project coordinator. He gave an update during a recent meeting of Tacoma City Council’s Environment and Public Works Committee. He said the original structure was built in 1977 and was added onto in 1989. Read more...
Trails tax might fund park operations
Operating a major parks system is expensive. Coming up with the money to operate the one in Tacoma poses a considerable challenge. Members of Tacoma City Council and Metro Parks Commission examined this situation during the council’s July 13 study session. Read more...
Asarco settlement money funds new soil cleanups
With Asarco environmental damage settlement dollars secured and the Legislature’s support, Washington Department of Ecology is planning the next phase of arsenic and lead cleanup associated with a century of operations at the former Asarco smelter in Ruston. Read more...
Senior event changes with the times
The city’s Human Rights and Human Services Department is making changes to its annual senior citizen event in hopes of reaching out to younger seniors and other adults approaching retirement age. Read more...
Dogs help diabetics manage their condition
A local man is training dogs to help diabetics manage their condition and stay healthy. Dogabetics is a line of business Ron Pace recently developed at Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center. Located on five acres just east of Tacoma, the business has trained dogs for law enforcement agencies for many years. Read more...
College program provides teens with unique learning
Kim Bobby grew up in Los Angeles in a family of six children. As the only one who earned a college degree, she understands the importance of higher education. She is chief diversity officer at the University of Puget Sound (UPS), as well as an associate professor in the School of Education. She oversees the Summer Academic Challenge, which brings teenagers to campus each summer in a program that emphasizes math and science. Run by UPS Access Program in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools, Summer Academic Challenge is in its 19th year. Read more...
Re-design of park will bring aquatic features and more
Kandle Park will get a complete makeover next summer that will transform it from a place that serves people living in the neighborhood to one that could draw people from all over the city to the North End facility. Metro Parks Commission was given an update on the project during its June 28 study session. Read more...
Organization goes above and beyond to support the troops
Two years ago Rod Wittmier became concerned hearing news reports on the number of military personnel committing suicide. The Buckley resident was moved to do something about it and founded Vets Meet Vets. He serves as executive director of the non-profit organization. Read more...
Council delays sewer inspection ordinance
Homeowners generally do not give much thought to their sewer pipes. They might if a problem directly impacts them, such as untreated sewage flooding their basements. But often problems become noticeable down the line, where they become the city of Tacoma’s problem. Read more...
